sensible

The Spanish word "sensible" is an adjective with two main meanings depending on context:

1. Sensitive or easily affected emotionally or physically

   • This meaning refers to someone or something that can be easily influenced by feelings or external factors.
   • Example: Ella es muy sensible y se emociona con cualquier cosa. (She is very sensitive and gets emotional about anything.)
   • Synonyms: sensible (the same spelling but pronounced accordingly), delicado, tierno, susceptible
   • Antonyms: insensible, duro, frío

2. Reasonable, practical, or wise

   • This usage refers to someone or something showing good judgment or being logical.
   • Example: Esa fue una decisión sensible ante la situación. (That was a sensible decision given the situation.)
   • Synonyms: prudente, juicioso, racional, lógico
   • Antonyms: insensato, irracional, imprudente

Parts of the Word

• Root: sensible comes from Latin sensibilis, from sens- (to feel). It relates to "sensing" or "feeling" either emotions or sense through good judgment.

Summary

• Sensible in Spanish can mean:
  • Emotionally or physically sensitive
  • Reasonable or wise

Context will help determine which meaning is intended.